Del Bacon
Del Bacon
2025 Holiday Suggestions
2025 Holiday Suggestions
2025 Holiday Suggestions
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Del Bacon shares his holiday sobriety journey and challenges traditional recovery methods in this insightful episode of The Recovery Atheist.
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25 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Finding Sobriety During the Festive Season
Episode Overview
- Recovery can be achieved without relying on a higher power.
- Holidays can be emotionally challenging for those in recovery.
- Daily affirmations can support sobriety.
- There is no single correct path to recovery.
- Awareness and understanding of personal triggers are crucial.
"You don't need AA or NA to recover if that does not work for you."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of 'The Recovery Atheist,' Del Bacon shares his personal experiences with the holiday season, a time that has historically been challenging due to past struggles with alcohol. This year, however, Del finds himself navigating the festive period with newfound sobriety and introspection.
He reflects on the emotional rollercoaster that the holidays can bring, especially for those in recovery, and candidly discusses how he manages feelings of loneliness and depression without turning to alcohol. Del also challenges the traditional views of recovery, particularly the reliance on a higher power often advocated in AA. He emphasises that recovery can be achieved without such beliefs, advocating for a more personal and flexible approach.
Del's message is clear: there is no one-size-fits-all method for recovery, and individuals should explore what works best for them. With a mix of humour and sincerity, Del encourages listeners to engage in daily affirmations and self-awareness exercises as tools to maintain sobriety during stressful times. His candid storytelling not only provides hope but also serves as a reminder that recovery is a personal journey, filled with unique challenges and victories.
So, how do you find your own path to recovery?